My Girl (2009 Japanese TV Series)

My Girl (Japanese: マイガール) is a Japanese television drama series that aired on TV Asahi in 2009. The series is based on the manga of the same name by Sumomo Yumeka. It follows the story of Masamune Kazama, a man who finds his life transformed after learning about the existence of his young daughter following the death of his former girlfriend.

My Girl TV Asahi promotional image — Promotional material for the TV Asahi drama My Girl.

Plot

Masamune Kazama, portrayed by Masaki Aiba, works as an assistant in a photography studio. Six years after his girlfriend Yoko Tsukamoto left him, he remains unable to move on from their relationship. His life changes abruptly when he receives news of Yoko's death. He discovers that she had a five-year-old daughter named Koharu, who is revealed to be his own child. The series depicts the challenges and emotional growth of Masamune as he assumes the role of a father to Koharu.

Cast

The series features an ensemble cast led by Masaki Aiba.

Masaki Aiba as Masamune Kazama
Yuka as Yoko Tsukamoto
Momoka Ishii as Koharu Kazama
Shingo Murakami as Yuya Shibata

Momoka Ishii, who plays the role of Koharu Kazama.

Shingo Murakami, who plays Yuya Shibata.

Production

The series was broadcast on TV Asahi from October 9 to December 11, 2009, consisting of 10 episodes. It aired in the Friday 23:15 to 24:15 time slot. The production involved directors Nobuyuki Takahashi and Manabu Aso, with scripts written by Satomi Oshima, Shuko Arai, and Maki Takahashi.